led, hit 5th, headed 15th, weakening when hit 4 out
prominent, not fluent 3rd, led 15th, clear 2 out, hit last
in rear, headway 10th, weakend 13th
towards rear, headway and mistake 11th, chased winner from 4 out, not fluent 2 out, no chance with winner
in touch, reminder 4th, ridden to chase leaders 12th, soon weakened
tracked leader, blundered 10th and lost place
in touch, lost place after 4th, soon in rear and pulled up before 14th
The old-timer Southerndown returned to winning ways in great style last time and can go in again this afternoon, Sir Cumference and Waterberg may provide most danger. The Venetia Williams trained twelve-year-old was gaining his first victory for two years when beating Uncle Mick at Newton Abbot. It wasn't the strongest of races, but neither is this and a follow up looks on the cards. Sir Cumference continues to run well and only gave way close home when third to Waynesworld last time out, another bold showing can be expected. Waterberg has a big weight to carry round here but is steadily improving this campaign and could go well at decent odds. Alfred The Grey is not one to put too much trust in but has the ability to get involved here, but Southerndown has hit form with a vengeance and can make it back to back victories.
Sir Cumference 4-1fav (11-6) With leader, led 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 11, 21l behind Waynesworld (10-8) at Uttoxeter 3m cnd hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd.
Hehasalife (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Mistake 1st, soon in touch, led after 9th, mistake and unseated rider 3 out in race won by High Gear (10-11) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Aug, 9 ran.
Southerndown (IRE) 5-2 (9-9) Held up, ridden and steady headway after 12th, stayed on well to lead approaching last, driven out, won at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf in Aug beating Uncle Mick (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Peach Of A Citizen (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mainly moderate 5th, no extra under pressure from 3 out, 8th of 15, 27l behind Waltons Mountain (11-12) at Listowel 2m 3f beg chs gd in Sept.
Smell The Coffee (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Led to 3rd, tracked leader in 2nd after, niggled along from 7 out, lost place and weakened from 5 out, tailed off, 9th of 18, 45l behind Merry Star (11-4) at Listowel 3m mdn hdl gd in Sept.
Alfred The Grey 6-1co-fav (10-3) Close up, ridden and weakened 3 out, 11th of 16, well behind Count Oski (11-0) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Jun.
Maybeseven 16-1 (11-0) Always outpaced in rear, tailed off and pulled up at the 11th in race won by Maidstone Monument (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-90 (F) gf in May, 11 ran.
Waterberg (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Held up, jumped slowly 6th, never on terms, 4th of 9, 14l behind High Gear (10-11) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Aug.
